Holy Shrines of Mexico

DAY 1: MEXICO CITY

Today begins your pilgrimage as you arrive to Mexico City, a historic destination. Time permitting, we visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and celebrate/attend Mass. After checking into your hotel and refreshing, enjoy a dinner featuring local cuisine before resting for the night.

Day 2-4: RETREAT & HISTORICAL SITES AT OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE (3) lunches Inlcuded

Join us for a wonderful day! We will kick off the day with a peaceful Holy Hour from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, allowing for a time of reflection and prayer. Following that, we’ll have an inspiring retreat from 10:15 AM to 12:30 PM, where you can engage in spiritual renewal and inspiration. At 12:30 PM, we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at the hotel, providing an opportunity to gather and connect. After lunch, we’ll head to the Shrine at 1:45 PM for a spiritual journey, which will culminate in Mass from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, where we celebrate our faith together. Finally, we’ll conclude the day with dinner at 5:30 PM, sharing a meal and fellowship that will last into the evening. We look forward to spending this special day with you!

Day 5: MEXICO CITY / PUEBLA

This morning, we’ll head to Puebla for Mass at the Holy Rosary Chapel, followed by visits to the Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla Cathedral, and the Santa Monica Museum of Religious Art, including a stop at St. Francis of Assisi Church to see Blessed Sebastian de Aparicio’s incorrupt body. We’ll wrap up the day at a lively open-air market before dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: TLAXCALA

This morning, we will travel to Tlaxcala to visit the historic Shrine of San Miguel del Milagro, where St. Michael the Archangel appeared to Diego Lazaro de San Francisco in 1631, revealing a miraculous spring. After this visit, we will attend Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Ocotlan, known as Mexico’s Lourdes for its beauty and spiritual significance. We’ll end the day with a delightful dinner and an overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 7: XOCHIMILCO / COYOACAN

We begin our day by visiting the floating gardens of Xochimilco and riding a colorful trajinera through the picturesque canals. Next, we explore Coyoacán, visiting the beautiful Church of El Carmen and the historic Church of St. John the Baptist, which features captivating architecture and an ornate seventeenth-century altarpiece. After stopping at Blessed Santa Conchita Cabrera’s Tomb in St. Jose’s Chapel Altillo, we’ll enjoy a folkloric dinner at a local restaurant before returning to the hotel for the night.

Day 8: RETURN FLIGHT HOME

This morning, we will attend a farewell Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe to reflect on our journey and express gratitude. Afterward, we’ll depart home, cherishing the memories we’ve made together.